Chicago Fire teammate raves about Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Speaking to SABC Sport, shortly after their 1-0 win over Bafana Bafana on Sunday, Waterman, who has partnered Mbokazi at centre-back at the club, revealed that he gave him a big hug after the game for the excellent performance he produced. Waterman can’t wait to see Mbokazi’s game continue to grow...

"He's amazing. I gave him a big hug after the game and after another incredible performance. He is continuing to develop his game, he's so good in all facets and I'm really excited to see where he goes from here."

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German-based defender Ime Okon also believes that the future is very bright for this team, especially his centre-back partnership with Mbokazi. 

With both players plying their trade away from South Africa and in competitive leagues, this will certainly benefit the country.

"He is a really great player. The more we work together and grow together the better we will become."

Okon has also revealed that their main target was to reach the last 16, but not having made it, he says it is not a train smash, having managed to reach the knockout phase for the very first time...